Pata Roja Taqueria Opens Permanent Location in Downtown Cincinnati

Pata Roja is known for its authentic and bold flavors with signature Mexican dishes like tacos al pastor and campechano.

Tacos from Pata Roja
Photo: Provided by 3CDC
Tacos from Pata Roja

Another new restaurant has joined the ranks of downtown Cincinnati’s food scene. Pata Roja Taqueria held an official ribbon-cutting Friday morning at its new, permanent location at 52 E. Court St. and will host a series of soft-opening events before assuming regular business hours Tuesday, Feb. 13.

Pata Roja got its start in 2019 as a food truck that could typically be found behind Bar Saeso in Pendleton. From there it grew in popularity, becoming known for its authentic street tacos and Mexican dishes. With this success, owner Derrick Braziel decided to put down roots in downtown Cincinnati.

“We couldn’t be more excited to open the doors at Pata Roja,” Braziel said in a press release. “There’s a great deal of excitement and energy on Court Street and we’re thrilled that we have the opportunity to make our taqueria a part of it – but none of this could have taken place without the support of community partners like The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, who provided key funding to make the buildout possible.”

click to enlarge Derrick Braziel of Pata Roja Taqueria - Photo: Provided by 3CDC
Photo: Provided by 3CDC
Derrick Braziel of Pata Roja Taqueria

Pata Roja’s new space is modeled after the iconic taquerias of Mexico City, with colorful tiles and a central focus of the trompo, a meat rotisserie that’s front and center in the kitchen, which will be used to roast pork for the authentic tacos al pastor.

On the menu, guests will find a variety of street tacos, including the al pastor and the popular campechano, which combines several meats into one taco, as well as frozen margaritas and fresh salsas.

Pata Roja will be open for lunch and dinner, with hours Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Pata Roja Taqueria, 52 E. Court St., Downtown. More info: patarojatacos.com.

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